Were the carignan salieresdefenders of new France or invaders in first nations territory?

The Carignan-Salières Regiment, sent to New France in the 17th century, can be viewed as both defenders and invaders. They were initially tasked with defending the colony against external threats, including Iroquois attacks, thereby playing a protective role for French settlers. However, their presence and military actions also contributed to the expansion of French territory into lands traditionally inhabited by Indigenous peoples, which can be seen as an invasion from the perspective of First Nations. This duality highlights the complex dynamics of colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous communities.